- Source of Wealth: Basketball
- Age: 36
- Birth Place: Scappoose, Oregon, United States
- Height: 6′ 6″ (1.98 m)
- Weight: 100 kg (220 lbs)
- Marital Status: Married (Ashley Miller)
- Full Name: Derek Matthew Anderson
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: June 15, 1983
- Ethnicity: African-American
- Occupation: Retired Basketball Player
- Education: Oregon State University
Derek Anderson was a famous basketball player who has an estimated net worth around $6 million. He earned his fortune from his professional basketball career in the NBA which lasted for 11 years. He played on several popular teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, Portland Trailblazers, and also the Miami Heat.
He was born in June 1983. He started his career as a basketball player in the NCAA basketball championship league. He played professional basketball for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1997. Unfortunately, he had some injuries during his basketball career. In the 2004-2005 season, Derek only played in 8 of total 42 games for the Portland Trailblazers. He then moved to the Houston Rockets as a free agent before playing for the Miami Heat. The Charlotte Bobcats became the last team he played for before he retired in 2008.